Retail Operations Associate - Inventory & Visual Standards

ALO; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ALO is seeking an Operations Associate to join our store team. You will partner with the store leadership to drive profitability, efficiency, and visual standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom.

This role requires active movement through the store and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize operations. The position emphasizes inventory accuracy, safety, and exceptional guest experiences, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and vendor relations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales & operational environment.
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus on maximizing inventory accuracy and reducing shrink.
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General Manager to elevate process or system gaps.
• Support execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management.
• Maintain and champion strong visual standards for the sales floor.
• Work closely with reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized.
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests.
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Manager & Operations Lead.
• Assist in processing shipment and ensuring product flow; including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction
• Identify product concerns and communicate inventory needs to support the business goals
• Support other areas of the business, including Sales & Service and Cashier, as needed

Job description

ALO is seeking an Operations Associate to join our store team. You will partner with the store leadership to drive profitability, efficiency, and visual standards on the sales floor and in the stockroom.

This role requires active movement through the store and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize operations. The position emphasizes inventory accuracy, safety, and exceptional guest experiences, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and vendor relations.